EMO Energy Secures $6.2 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize EV Energy Solutions

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Bengaluru-based energy-tech startup EMO Energy has raised $6.2 million in its Series A funding round, led by Subhkam Ventures, with additional participation from existing investor Transition VC. This follows a previous funding round where the company raised $1.43 million from Sat Industries and other investors. The fresh capital will be utilized to scale its two—and three-wheeler energy solutions to over 1 […]

Myntra partners with GetVantage to boost D2C Rising Star initiative

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GetVantage portfolio brands to gain exclusive access to Myntra’s D2C rising star initiative In the past, onboarded D2C brands on Myntra have experienced average growth of 2x-3x in demand Bangalore, January 08, 2025: India’s leading fashion e-commerce platform Myntra has doubled down in supporting select portfolio brands and partnered with GetVantage as a preferred embedded B2B […]

RNT Health Insights Receives Second US FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Esophageal Cancer Detection Tool

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National, January 7, 2025 – RNT Health Insights, a Chandigarh-based health-tech startup specializing in AI-assisted diagnostic solutions for the accurate detection of pathologies during endoscopic procedures, has been granted its second US FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its Esophageal Cancer detection tool. This tool aids gastroenterologists in the real-time detection and identification of early-stage and advanced esophageal cancers […]

Moonrider Secures $2.2 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Electric Tractor Technology

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Moonrider, a Bengaluru-based electric tractor technology startup, has raised $2.2 million (approximately Rs 19 crore) in a seed funding round co-led by AdvantEdge Founders and Micelio Technology Fund, alongside a group of angel investors. The funding will be used to drive innovation and strengthen the company’s expertise in vehicle engineering, software development, and battery technology, according to a company press release. […]

Udaan Co-founders Amod Malviya and Rishi Kedia launched a New Startup, Pre6

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Amod Malviya, co-founder of the B2B e-commerce giant Udaan, has joined hands with Rishi Kedia, the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, to launch a new venture called Pre6. The announcement was made on LinkedIn, but the duo has kept details about the startup under wraps for now. Pre6 will be based out of Bengaluru, a thriving hub […]

Rishen Kapoor Rejoins Peak XV Partners After Shutting Down SaaS Startup Toplyne

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Rishen Kapoor, co-founder and CEO of SaaS startup Toplyne, has returned to Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia) following the closure of his three-and-a-half-year-old venture. In October 2024, Toplyne ceased operations and returned funds to its investors, marking the end of an ambitious journey in the SaaS space. “Building Toplyne was […]

Preserving Tradition and Innovating Handloom Craft: Vandhana Sunil of Cananor Guild in Conversation with Sandhya Bharti

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The Indian Startup Times prides itself on being the voice of entrepreneurial India, and in this exclusive interview, Deputy Editor Sandhya Bharti speaks with Vandhana Sunil, Co-Founder of Cananor Guild. The Guild is a pioneering initiative aimed at revitalizing the handloom industry in Kannur, Kerala, a region historically renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. Vandhana shares […]

HUL in Advanced Talks to Acquire Skincare Startup Minimalist for Rs 3,000 Crore

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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), one of India’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire a majority stake in skincare startup Minimalist for an estimated Rs 3,000 crore (over $350 million). If finalized, this would mark one of the largest acquisitions in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space in recent years, according […]

Consint.AI Secures Rs 5 Crore Seed Funding to Advance GenAI-Driven Healthcare Fraud Management

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Generative AI-driven healthcare insurance fraud and risk management firm Consint.AI has raised Rs 5 crore in its seed funding round led by Equanimity Ventures and Seafund. The funds will be utilized to scale operations by expanding sales outreach and enhancing the development of its Generative AI Feature Suite for its Health AI platform. The company also plans to invest in team expansion, […]